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SALTED CARAMEL PB CRUNCH NO BAKE BARS, THM S

April 22, 2020 by hannahcook30 13 Comments

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Salty, crunchy and peanut buttery?! Yes, please! These no bake bars are something I like to have on hand at all times!

salted caramel peanut butter crunch bars stacked up on a white background with a few crumbs scattered around

I’m a big fan of anything peanut butter. Add in the salty crunch of pork rinds and some caramel extract and it doesn’t get much better! This recipe is dangerously addictive, you’ve been warned!

These no bake bars whip up in a flash and have easy to find ingredients. I love using defatted peanut flour in recipes since it gives you that amazing peanut flavor but at a fraction of the calories. Healthy fats are great but there is no reason to overdo them if you don’t have to! I buy the Protein Plus brand of peanut flour and order it online. It’s the best priced one I’ve found. Whatever brand you buy, it’s always a good idea to double check that it has just straight peanut flour with no added sugar.

I store these bars in the freezer so I always have them on hand when the craving strikes. I generally wake up hungry and on the days I work at 6 AM, I don’t have a breakfast break until 9:30. Since I wake up at 5 AM that leaves over four hours until I get to eat! Salted caramel PB bars to the rescue! I get the delicious flavor of peanut butter AND a natural energy boost from the coconut oil.

peanut butter bars spread out on a white background

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A few tips:

1. The sweetener I use most often is a DIY recipe from the cookbook “Food For Life”. It is a blend of xylitol, erythritol and THM pure stevia extract and is one third as sweet as sugar. This would be similar to Truvia. It is also fairly close to Gentle Sweet or Puyre, but if you use those options you might need a bit more. Use what you have, start small and taste until it’s sweet enough for you. I personally don’t like these overly sweet but adjust to your liking!

2. I always use caramel extract but I bet maple or pecan would be good alternatives!

3. To make crushing the pork rinds a breeze I put them in a ziplock gallon bags and crumble them up with my hands.

4. You can also make these using half coconut oil and half butter. I think I like this variation even better actually! But take note that this recipe will no longer be dairy free then.

5. You can also add in some chopped nuts of your choice to add more crunch to these bars!

6. If you love this recipe feel free to double the ingredients! I usually do this.

So what are you waiting for? Grab the ingredients you need for this recipe and let’s whip these up!

peanut butter bars stacked on a white background with a brown cloth behind them

Salted Caramel PB crunch No Bake Bars Recipe

You will need:

1 cup coconut oil

1 cup defatted peanut flour

1/4 cup natural peanut butter

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. caramel extract

1/4 tsp sea salt

2-3 tbsp. Truvia, Gentle Sweet, or equivalent of your favorite sweetener

2 1/2 cups crushed pork rinds

Salted Caramel PB Crunch No Bake Bars Instructions

1. In a medium sized pot, melt the coconut oil, peanut flour and peanut butter over low heat.

2. Once it is melted, remove from the heat and stir in the rest of the ingredients.

3. Line a small pan or container with parchment paper. I use a larger loaf pan that measures 6 1/2 x 9 inches, but use what you have handy!

4. Place the pan in the freezer and let sit until it is completely solid but not rock hard. Remove from the pan and cut into pieces. Store in the fridge or freezer.

Have you tried these bars?

Comment below and let me know how you liked them!

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Salted Caramel PB Crunch No Bake Bars

A delicious and crunchy peanut buttery caramel bar…….these things are addictive!!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Chilling Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dairy Free, peanut butter, pork rinds, THM S
Servings: 16

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut oil [or 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup coconut oil]
  • 1 cup defatted peanut flour
  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp caramel extract
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 2-3 tbsp. Truvia, Gentle Sweet, or equivalent of your favorite sweetener
  • 2 1/2 cups crushed pork rinds
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional

Instructions

  • In a medium sized pot, melt the coconut oil, peanut flour and peanut butter over low heat.
  • Once it is melted, remove from the heat and stir in the rest of the ingredients.
  • Line a 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
  • Place the pan in the freezer and let sit until completely solid but not rock hard. Remove from the pan and cut into squares. Store in the fridge or freezer.

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  1. Cris

    March 7, 2023 at 5:03 am

    I’m going to make these tomorrow because a friend made your recipe and I’m craving it lol.. do you think I can make this with no peanut flour. I don’t have it on hand and don’t want to head back out. What do you think?

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    • hannahcook30

      March 7, 2023 at 1:56 pm

      No I think you need the peanut flour. It would be pretty runny and not have enough sauce to cover the pork rinds or taste as peanutty.

      Reply
  2. Lisa Walinski

    February 4, 2023 at 5:49 pm

    5 stars
    These are sooo good!!! They may be my new snack favorite!!

    Reply
    • hannahcook30

      February 5, 2023 at 7:24 pm

      Yay!😊

      Reply
  3. Tina L Tidwell

    January 16, 2023 at 12:52 am

    How many total carbs are in these?

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    • hannahcook30

      January 16, 2023 at 2:47 pm

      According to My Fitness Pal there is approximately 1 gram per bar if you cut them into 16 squares.

      Reply
  4. Laurie

    December 11, 2020 at 4:13 pm

    That’s a lot of grease! Is there nothing to substitute for that?

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    • hannahcook30

      December 11, 2020 at 4:32 pm

      Hi Laurie, thanks for the question! You could try cutting back on the coconut oil or butter a bit and see how that works for you. You just want enough to hold it together without being too crumbly. Many THM S and Keto style treats use a lot of healthy fats, but the beautiful thing about coconut oil especially, is that it actually revs your metabolism and helps you burn fat! I did use peanut flour instead of a lot of peanut butter to cut back on the fat some. Treats like this are also quite filling since they are made with healthy ingredients so it only takes a small square to satisfy me. Hope this helps!😊

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  5. Kelly

    November 28, 2020 at 11:02 pm

    Do you measure the pork rinds after they are crushed or before?

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    • hannahcook30

      November 28, 2020 at 11:21 pm

      Great question! Measure them after they are crushed.😊

      Reply
  6. Jessica

    October 4, 2020 at 4:06 pm

    Is there something I can use in place of the pork rinds? Can’t find them around here.

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    • hannahcook30

      October 4, 2020 at 5:59 pm

      Hmmmm, that would be a tough one to substitute! You could try just using a mixture of chopped nuts and coconut flakes but keep in mind that would make them much more calorie dense. Also they wouldn’t have that airy crunchiness. I live in quite a remote area but thankfully our grocery store carries pork rinds. Maybe you could ask if it’s something they could get in?? When I drive 2 hours to Costco I make sure to buy the big tubs of pork rinds you can find there.😁

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